Convert Decimals to Percents
Just move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a "%" sign!
Convert From Decimal to Percent
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In this box 50 of the 100 squares are green, so 50/100 , or 0.5 of the box is green. Now, Percentage means "per 100", so 50% of the box is green. So 0.5 (a decimal number) = 50% (the "%" tells you that there is a hidden "/100" there) |
So, to convert from decimal to percentage, just multiply the decimal by 100, but remember to put the "%" sign so people know it is per 100.
The Easy Way
The easy way to multiply by 100 is to move the decimal point 2 places to the right. so:
| From Decimal | To Percent | |
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move the decimal point 2 places to the right, and add the "%" sign. | |
Example: Convert 0.65 to percent
Move the decimal point two places to the right: 0.65 -> 6.5 -> 65.
Answer 0.65 = 65%

